A film degree in an unique geographical position in central London, close to the IMAX, the new BFI Southbank and BFI Library. The only single honours degree in film studies taught by a dedicated film studies team in central London.
KEY BENEFITS
- The best department for the study of film in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2012, 2013).
- The leading dedicated film studies team in central London.
- Recognized in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise as a world-leading and internationally excellent research centre, the department was ranked one of the top five of its kind in the UK.
- Friendly and supportive learning environment.
- Central location offers exciting possibilities for further access to film, most notably King's close proximity to the British Film Institute Library, and the new BFI Southbank.
- Provides a grounding for pursuing careers in the media arts and related activities.
UCAS code
P303
Programme type
Single honours
Duration
Three years
Location
Strand Campus
Year of entry 2014
Offered by
School of Arts and Humanities
Department of Film Studies
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
Department of Film Studies
King’s College London
Strand Campus
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
Email
Tel
020 7848 2350/2374
Fax
020 7848 7200
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The cinema is the most exciting art form to have emerged in the 20th century. At the same time, new modes of cinematic production and delivery are continuing to challenge and expand our understanding of what cinema is in the 21st century.
The BA in Film Studies develops your knowledge of classical and contemporary cinema and of how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. It enables you to analyse film and electronic media, as well as understand and appreciate their creative potential. It gives you in-depth knowledge of the intellectual debates that form the discipline of film studies and its relationship with other disciplines, such as literature, art history, philosophy, architecture, music, politics, and digital media. It also provides a background for pursuing careers in the media arts and related activities.
The BA in Film Studies at King's benefits from a unique geographical position, close to the IMAX, the new BFI South Bank and the British Film Institute Library, not to mention a large concentration of cinemas. It is the only single honours degree in film studies taught by a dedicated film studies team in central London.
ABOUT THE Department of Film Studies
CAREERS
Film studies graduates may work in a range of jobs, some directly connected to their studies at King’s, others more removed from them. Some pursue graduate work in filmmaking, acting and other creative aspects of the film and media industries. Others move on to film studies at graduate level. The study of film can also lead to exciting careers in print and media journalism, arts and other cultural management positions, film preservation and curating.
Recent graduates have found employment as….
• Broadcast Assistant, a media company
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of communications, a university
• Location Manager, film production company
• Producer, production company
• Researcher, production company
TEACHING STYLE
King’s has made a major commitment to the study of film and related media. This includes building up a significant collection of print and audio-visual material (DVD and VHS), new facilities for 35mm screening, and important information technology resources. All modules are taught in well-equipped rooms through a combination of screening, lecture and/or seminar.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Assessment is through a combination of coursework, in-class presentations, in-class tests and written examinations.
LOCATION
We are fortunate to be located in the heart of London’s arts and media district, offering many exciting possibilities for further access to film. We are close to the British Film Institute Library, the premier film research library. Just across Waterloo Bridge is the South Bank arts complex, including the IMAX Cinema, as well as the new BFI Southbank (three screens), which contains the BFI Mediatheque, a studio cinema, and a gallery among other facilities.
Currently, you will study the following compulsory modules. We review optional modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/Department for further advice.
YEAR 1
Eight compulsory modules.
YEAR 1 CORE
Introduction to Film Studies: Forms
Introduction to Film Studies: Contexts
Research & Scholarship in Film Studies
Critical Debates in Film Studies
Film History: 1895 - 1930
Film History: 1930 - 1945
Film History: 1945 - 1980
Film History: 1980 to the present
YEAR 1 OPTIONS
n/a
YEAR 2
Two compulsory modules plus six Film Studies options.
YEAR 2 CORE
Film Theory I
Hollywood Cinema
YEAR 2 OPTIONS
Asian Popular Cinemas
Cinema & Spectatorship
Film Authorship
Film Forms (eg Documentary Film)
The French New Wave
Italian Cinema
Spanish Cinema
Topics in European Cinema
Topics in World Cinema
YEAR 3
Three compulsory modules plus four Film Studies options.
YEAR 3 CORE
Film Theory II
Film & New Media
Independent Study (two semesters)
YEAR 3 OPTIONS
American Underground Cinema
American Independent Cinema
The European Crime Film
Film & Trans-nationalism
Film Genre, Style & Ideology
Film Noir
Representation & Identity in Film
Stardom and Performance
Third Cinema & Beyond
Film and Architecture
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
96+ ATAR, or an OP of band 3 for Queensland with high marks in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 1 including 1 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs with 8/10 or 17/20 including 8 or 17 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Brazil
Brazil
High School Leaving Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) with 8 OR B OR Muito Bom PLUS at least one year of Bacharel/Licenciado at a Brazilian University with a GPA of at least 8.0 OR the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAB. Including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5.5 including 5.5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 85% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 85% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. OR the Quebec CEGEP Cote R with an overall R score of 31. Including high marks in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Chile
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media with 6 PLUS at least one year of the Licenciatura at a Chilean university with a mark of 5 OR the Kings College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAB. Including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination with high marks in English (Language or Literature) plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university with at least 80%. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 18 including high marks in English (Language or Literature) plus at least an additional foundation/Access year. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 1 including 1 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 10 including 10 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with majority marks of 5,(including grade 5 in English (Language or Literature)) and an attestation of success in the state entry examinations (Riigieksamitunnistus). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 6 including 6 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
Baccalaureat with 13 including 13 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.5 overall including 1.5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at AAB including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolyterion with 18 including 18 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 to include Literature in English plus Level 4 in each of the four core subjects. Electives in History or languages preferred.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5 including 5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university (Both require high marks in English (Language or Literature)). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkar) with 16 OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB (Both require A-Level in English (Language or Literature)). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1 including English. Preferred other subjects: History, modern languages, film studies.
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 90 with high marks in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) PLUS 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at AAB OR an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 OR a foundation year. Including high marks in English. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 8 with high marks in English (Language or Literature) plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 90 with high marks in English (Language or Literature) plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D'Etudes Secondaires with Tres Bien including Tres Bien in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with AAB including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Mexico
Mexico
The Bachillerato with a mark of 8 PLUS the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR at least one year of the Licenciado study with an overall average mark of at least 8/10 OR A-levels with grades of AAB. Including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9 including 9 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 7.5 including 7.5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
the NCEA level 3 with E in the majority of standards/modules in four subjects,including Excellent in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB (Both require high marks in English (Language or Literature)). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5 including grade 5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A with high marks in English (Language or Literature) plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Poland
Matura
Matura with 80% in extended level subjects with high marks in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 18 with high marks in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8 including 8 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with an average of 4.5 including 5 in English (Language or Literature) plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB (All require high marks in English (Language or Literature)). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Singapore
Singapore A Level
AAB in three content-based H2 subjects (including Grade B English Literature, English Language or Combined). Knowledge and Inquiry is not considered as part of the offer. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History or Modern Languages
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2 including 2 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 5 including 5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
The National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with AAAAB including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 8 overall including 8 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg with MVG including MVG in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 5 including 5 in English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 with high marks in English (Language or Literature) plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
United Kingdom
A levels
AAB
Compulsory subjects
A-level English (Language, Literature or combined) required at grade B. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
Not acceptable
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Humanities (or similar) Diploma including study of English (Language, Literature or combined) required at Level 3 with 33 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit. Supplementary information and achievement e.g marks for certain credits/subjects may be required depending on course content. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of D3 D3 M2 including English at M2. Preferred other subjects: History, modern languages, film studies
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Considered on an individual basis
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AAABB at Higher and AB at Advanced Higher including English. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
International Baccalaureate
35 points and HL 665 including English (Language or Literature) at HL5. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
European Baccalaureate
80% overall including English (Language or Literature) at 8. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 554 including English (Language or Literature). Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages. Or SAT with a total score of 1800 with at least 600 in each section or the ACT with a score of 27 plus 3 SAT-S including English with a score of 600 in each. Preferred other subjects: Film Studies, History, modern languages.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
No test required
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
Applications are normally considered between November and February. Some candidates, particularly those with relevant work and life experience or with special requirements and/ or qualifications may be invited to attend an interview. Formal admission requirements may be flexible, but evidence of a keen interest in film is required. Successful applicants will be invited to a post-offer open day. This is your opportunity to visit King’s, to meet current staff and students, and to decide whether King’s is the right place for you.